Formulary - Strength and Dosage
Must formulary listings (or the list of medications available for dispensing and administration) include strength and dosage form?
Any examples are for illustrative purposes only.
Yes. The formulary should be a resource for prescribers and staff to know which products, strengths, and dosage forms are available within the organization.
Yes. The formulary should be a resource for prescribers and staff to know which products, strengths, and dosage forms are available within the organization.
Manual:
Behavioral Health
Chapter:
Medication Management MM
First published date: April 11, 2016
This Standards FAQ was first published on this date.
This page was last updated on October 27, 2021
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